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The Northwestern Mutual Data Science Institute is expanding with the addition of three new partners: the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW), Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) and Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC).
First launched in 2018 as a partnership between Milwaukee-based financial services company Northwestern Mutual, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and Marquette University, the Data Science Institute was created to prepare students to meet the growing need for data scientists across various industries.
The organization continues to focus on efforts that will position the region as a national hub for both AI and data science. These efforts include supporting key investments in research; expanding training opportunities and academic programming; and attracting and cultivating talent.
“We’re thrilled to welcome three outstanding academic institutions to the NMDSI that have made substantial advancements in the field of AI and data science,” said Tim Gerend, chairman, president, and CEO of Northwestern Mutual. “This expansion will result in significant knowledge sharing and greater institutional collaboration, which ultimately accelerates our efforts to develop the next generation of exceptional tech talent and future-ready leaders in Southeastern Wisconsin.”
Through this partnership, MCW will share its own data science curricula to help advance research initiatives. MSOE will explore opportunities to provide access to its Rosie supercomputer and integrated capabilities, enhancing computational power and technological resources.
WCTC will also offer access to its Applied AI Lab, providing hands-on learning experiences.
